Introduction to the Origin, Development, History, and Culture of Guatemala La Tisha Estate Washed Specialty Coffee Beans

Coffee was first brought to Guatemala in 1750 by Jesuit fathers, and the industry was developed by German colonists in the late 19th century. Today most production takes place in the south of the country. Guatemala has seven main coffee-producing regions: Antigua, Coban, Atitlan, Huehuetenango, Fraijanes, Oriente and San Marcos. Each has its own climatic variations, which give the beans from every area a distinct character. Taken as a whole, Guatemalan coffee is gentle and rich in the mouth, with elegant aromas and a pleasant, warm, fruit-like acidity that has earned it the title of the aristocrat of coffees.

Flavor Profile

Black tea, floral notes, rich caramel sweetness

Product Information

Brand: FrontStreet Coffee
Ingredients: House-roasted coffee
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227 g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste: Aromatic and mellow
Bean State: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Guatemala
Coffee Type: Other
Roast Level: Medium roast

Coffee Details

Name: Guatemala Finca Las Deliclas
Country: Guatemala
Grade: SHB
Region: Fraijanes, Guatemala City
Altitude: 1,675 meters
Harvest Period: October to February of the following year
Processing Method: Washed
Varieties: Bourbon, Caturra
Processing Mill: Finca La Dicha

Terroir and Growing Conditions

Volcanic soil, high altitude, a humid and rainy climate, and active volcanism combine to create the distinctive geography of the Fraijanes plateau. The Pacaya volcano here is the most active of Guatemala's three still-erupting volcanoes, frequently dusting the plateau with a light layer of ash and feeding the soil a steady supply of minerals. The bean-drying period coincides with Fraijanes' sunniest season. Although mornings are often cloudy and foggy, those conditions clear quickly, guaranteeing excellent sun exposure across the region.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

A clean, elegant washed coffee like this Finca Las Deliclas has plenty of washed counterparts to explore, and the FrontStreet Gudingding Cooperative is a fine place to start. This washed lot from Yirgacheffe turns the classic creamy body and gentle fruit acidity you find in a good washed coffee into something bright and precise, showing jasmine and a clean citrus acidity.

If you enjoy the washed method applied to a bolder, fruitier profile, the FrontStreet Kenya Cherry Tomato is worth a try. Kenya is famous for its 72-hour double washed process, and this lot shows cherry tomato, smoked plum, pear and black plum with a lively, juicy acidity and a long, clean finish.

For a washed classic that prioritizes balance over brightness, the FrontStreet Jamaica Blue Mountain No. 1 is the benchmark: hazelnut, cream, chocolate and caramel in a cup that is even and rounded from start to finish.